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Top University Festivals in May 2026: Must-See Lineups from Psy to Zico!

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Interest is building around college-festival lineups for May 2026.

Psy on the celebration stage at Gumi University’s festival. Singer Psy performed on the afternoon of May 13 last year. / News1

Major universities nationwide have been unveiling guest lineups. Artists spanning generations — including RISE, Jannabi, Psy, Zico and Hwasa — are scheduled to appear on many campus stages. Below, in chronological order, are each school’s lineup and whether members of the public may attend.

■ Week 1 (May 6–8) Lineups — Jeonbuk National University · Incheon National University · Chosun University · Hoseo University · Dankook University Cheonan Campus

Jeonbuk National University (Jeonju) has put together a three-day bill: Day 1 — Jang Kiha, Kiss of Life; Day 2 — BIBI, FTISLAND, Now I’m Young; Day 3 — Jannabi, Jay Park, Longshot. Members of the public may attend, but student and public zones will be operated separately.

Incheon National University (Songdo) will present Now I’m Young, Kim Haon, Sik-K and WINNER on Day 1; fromis_9, Hanrolo, Heegyu and Cherry Filter on Day 2; and RISE and I-Chillin on Day 3, with a secret artist to be announced. Public entry is allowed; the campus will separate student and public areas.

Chosun University (Gwangju) will feature N.Flying, Heize and Crush on Day 1; TripleS, BIBI and Jannabi on Day 2; and Lidoor and KIKI on Day 3. The public may attend.

Hoseo University will host Kickflip, Apink, YB and Kid Milli on Day 1, and KIKI, Eunice, Far East Asia Tigers and N.Flying on Day 2. Dankook University’s Cheonan Campus will stage fromis_9 and Big Natty over two days, May 6–7.

■ Week 2 (May 12–15) Lineups — Seoul National University · Hongik University · Sogang University · Soongsil University · Duksung Women’s University · Sungkyunkwan University · Dankook University Jukjeon Campus

This period marks the start of major college festivals in Seoul.

Seoul National University (Gwanak) will host Gavy NJ, TripleS and Now I’m Young from May 12–14. The public may attend.

Hongik University (Seoul) will hold its festival HIesta: MEMENTO from May 13–15, featuring Dynamic Duo, Baek Yerin, N.Flying, fromis_9 and Haha. Public entry is allowed.

Sogang University (Seoul) will run May 13–15 with RISE, BIBI, Dynamic Duo, Kim Jang-hoon, Yoon Do-hyun Band and TripleS. Members of the public may attend.

Soongsil University (Seoul) will host iLIT, RISE and Psy from May 13–15. Public attendance is permitted.

Duksung Women’s University (Seoul) will present Lee Chaeyeon, EZNNA, Cherry Filter and Sunmi from May 13–15.

Sungkyunkwan University (Humanities and Social Sciences Campus) will stage the Munhaeng Daedongje on May 14–15. Confirmed performers include Lee Mujin, Davichi, QWER, fromis_9, Baek Yerin and Roy Kim. The first 2,000 people will receive free entry wristbands on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dankook University’s Jukjeon Campus will run May 12–14; additional performers will be announced.

On May 22, 2024, Hanyang University’s campus in Daehyeon-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, buzzed with students attending the spring festival ‘Lachios’. / News1
■ Weeks 2–3 (May 17–22) Lineups — Yonsei University Akaraka · University of Seoul · Chung-Ang University Seoul Campus

Yonsei University’s Akaraka (Sinchon) confirmed a one-day May 17 lineup featuring KARA, Hwasa, FTISLAND, QWER and SeeYa. Student and public zones will be strictly separated, and public entry may close early on days with popular acts.

The University of Seoul (May 18–20) and Chung-Ang University Seoul Campus (May 18–22) will release their lineups in stages.

■ Week 3 (May 19–22) Lineups — Konkuk University · Korea University · Kyungpook National University

Kyungpook National University (Daegu) will host ZICO, Irene, NCT WISH, Lee Youngji and Sunmi from May 20–22. Members of the public may attend.

Konkuk University Seoul Campus (May 19–22) and Korea University Seoul Campus (May 19–21) have not released lineups. Korea University’s Ipsilenti is primarily a student-only event, so the public should check the student council’s official Instagram in advance for entry policy.

■ Week 4 (May 26–29) Lineups — Yonsei University Main Event · Kyung Hee University · Hanyang University · Pusan National University

Yonsei’s main event (May 26–29), Kyung Hee University Seoul Campus (May 27–29), Hanyang University Seoul Campus (May 27–29) and Pusan National University (May 26–28) have not yet disclosed lineups. Each school’s student council will post details on its official Instagram one to two weeks before the festivals.

Last May, Ewha Womans University in Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, brimmed with students enjoying the festival. / News1
■ What nonstudents should check before attending college festivals

Most May college festivals open their campuses so the public can use booths and food stalls. However, many schools divide the main performance area into student-only and public zones; student areas admit only those with a valid student ID. For popular artist performances, arrive at least three to four hours early. Check each school’s student council official Instagram in advance for entry procedures and wristband or ticket presale schedules.

※ The above lineups and schedules come from each university’s student council announcements and may change depending on school circumstances.
Daniel Kim
content@tenbizt.com

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